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CHAPTER 12
Using Phone Link
Phone Link helps you configure a connection between your handheld and
a compatible mobile phone. You can connect to a compatible mobile phone
using any of the following methods:
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Bluetooth technology:
A wireless link that enables you to connect to a
Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone that is within 10 meters (approximately
30 feet) of your handheld. See “Bluetooth Preferences” in Chapter 17 for
additional information on Bluetooth technology.
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Infrared communication:
A wireless link that enables you to connect to an
infrared-enabled mobile phone within 1 meter (approximately 39 inches) of
your handheld. The infrared ports on the two devices must be aligned and the
path between the two devices must be clear of obstacles. See “Beaming data” in
Chapter 3 for more information about your handheld’s infrared capabilities.
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A serial cable connection:
A wire-based link that connects your handheld to a
mobile phone with a physical cable.
Serial cables and mobile phones that are enabled with infrared or Bluetooth
technology are sold separately.
What can you do with a phone connection?
When your handheld is linked to a mobile phone and your mobile phone carrier
supports the required services, you can do the following:
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Access the Internet:
Use a high-speed wireless data service (such as GPRS), or
data services and an Internet service provider (ISP) dial-up account, to access
the Internet. To browse the web, you must install the web browser application
from the Software Essentials CD-ROM. Refer to the Palm Web Browser Pro
Handbook for information on using this application.
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Check and send e-mail:
Use a high-speed wireless data service, or data services
and a dial-up connection to access your POP3 or IMAP e-mail account. To use
the e-mail features, you must install the e-mail application from the Software
Essentials CD-ROM. Refer to the Palm™ VersaMail™ Personal E-mail Software
Handbook for information on using this application.